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The Age of Bronze, c. 1877 (plaster)
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The Age of Bronze, c. 1877 (plaster)
BOO168539 The Age of Bronze, c.1877 (plaster) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); height:173 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info.: right hand raised toward the head; meant to evoke tragedy of the Franco-Prussian War; entitled The Vanquished when first exhibited in Brussels in 1877; statue exhibited again in the same year in Paris with above title; during bronze age world came to know war and injustice; also known as Primitive Man, Man Awakening and The Awakening of Mankind ; ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 23366474
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This print showcases Auguste Rodin's masterpiece, "The Age of Bronze". Standing at a height of 173 cm, this plaster sculpture is housed in the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia. Intriguingly, the statue portrays a male figure with his right hand raised towards his head, evoking a sense of tragedy associated with the Franco-Prussian War. Originally titled "The Vanquished" it was first exhibited in Brussels in 1877 before being showcased again that same year in Paris under its current title. Rodin's creation symbolizes the profound impact war and injustice had on humanity during the bronze age. It is also known by various other names such as "Primitive Man" "Man Awakening" and "The Awakening of Mankind". Through its depiction of a wounded soldier standing naked and vulnerable, this sculpture conveys themes of loss of innocence, despair, and the harsh realities faced by individuals affected by conflict. Influenced by Hesiod's writings on human suffering and struggle, Rodin masterfully captures raw emotion through his artistry. This powerful image from Bridgeman Images invites viewers to contemplate the fragility of life and reflect upon our shared history marked by both triumphs and tribulations.
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